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YB08 WHC

2008 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,672 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,269 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath can not view some items

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,585 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath can not view some items

Pass 11 Sep 2021 76,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,917 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 70,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,258 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,847 miles

engine and under car covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,892 miles

Emissions too lean to register

Pass 23 Dec 2013 25,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,333 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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YB08 WHC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB08 WHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 WHC registered?

YB08 WHC is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YB08 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 WHC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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